John Cusack News

Tired of striking out when the iron is hot? Then follow us as we check out the new to Blu-ray better bet "The Sure Thing" (30th Anniversary) out March 24 from Shout! Factory Home Entertainment. We see if the dame is down for whatever below!

Title: "The Sure Thing" (30th Anniversary)

Grade: 5

Cast: John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Nicollette Sheridan

Director: Rob Reiner

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 95 minutes

Release Company: Shout! Factory Home Entertainment

Website: www.shoutfactory.com

The Flick: Even back in 1985, "The Sure Thing" was a tough film to explain beyond the surface stu...

We’re keeping the Oscar worthy flicks going this season with a little ditty that may have some of you reaching to see if your wallet is still there – welcome to Forgotten Friday Flick! Today’s stylistic selection features a fantastic script, decadent direction and three killer performances that are all career best. What’s the pitch? We’re talking the lingo of…."The Grifters."

Roy Dillon is a small time con artist who works quick confidence games on unsuspecting folks. His mother Lilly Dillon is also works the angle, but for a bookie betting at the race track to change the odds. ...

Ready to hit the road after a little heist action? The follow us as we check out the new to Blu-ray flick "Drive Hard" out Nov. 11 from RLJ Home Entertainment. We review the various getaway routes below!

Title: "Drive Hard"

Grade: 1

Cast: John Cusack, Thomas Jane, Zoe Ventoura

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 minutes

Release Company: RLJ Home Entertainment

Website: www.us.RLJEntertainment.com

The Flick: As directed by one of Quentin Tarantino’s favorite B-movie masters Brian Trenchard-Smith, "Drive Hard" is unfortunately not one of the filmmaker...

With the release of Innocence yesterday and the home video debut of A Long Way Down this Tuesday, it seems like we're in another phase where books are making their way to the big and small screens. Adaptations have long been a Hollywood staple, but it's not always obvious when a movie or TV show started life as a book. Many of the programs you've loved probably have an equally entertaining book behind them; you just haven't discovered it yet.

To that end, we've compiled this list of six great books that you might not know were behind six great film and television projects - in the hopes th...

On Tuesday,a woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to break in to John Cusack's Los Angeles home.

The suspect, named online as Elizabeth Pahlke, 45, allegedly failed multiple times to get through a window at the actor's Malibu estate and was later caught by security staff as she scaled a fence in the grounds.

Officers arrested the woman and she has been booked for felony stalking and burglary. She is currently being held on $150,000 bail.

The Hot Tub Time Machine star was not at home when the incident occurred, according to a report on TMZ.com.

His daughter locked away in a subterranean dungeon by a dangerous zealot, Detective Mike Fletcher (John Cusack) races to find her in that crucial 48 hours after she was abducted in "The Factory," a relentlessly tense thriller from director Morgan O'Neill. Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman co-star.

The film will be available on DVD Feb. 19. Check out some of our other favorite films involving serial killers:

Silence of the Lambs

Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI's training academy whose shrewd analyses of serial killers lands her a special assignment: the F...

John Cusack has pledged to match donations of up to $10,000 to the Freedom of the Press Foundation to help support investigative journalism.

The Raven star, who serves on the organization's Board of Directors, has long been committed to ensuring reporters have the money they need to focus on issues of public interest, like exposing mismanagement, corruption, and law-breaking in the government.

And now Cusack has challenged fans to help raise funds for the non-profit by offering to double each gift.

A statement from the 46 year old reads, "I hope this matching donation will encourage s...

Screamfest LA 2012 is over folks, but our coverage here at Starpulse continues! We only have two more pieces to go including a fest finale piece complete with some of the highlights from this year's events. But today we’re focusing on the last day of the fest and since it had a myriad of cool flicks, interviews and more we’re encapsulating them all in a single coverage piece we’re calling...Screamfest Final Day Wrap Up!

Review: "Nightmare Factory"

Stars: 3 ½

What I like most about the doc "Nightmare Factory" is how personal it gets. We’ve seen multiple looks at famed KNB EFX guru ...

With Halloween just around the corner, we here at Starpulse wanted to get you into the dark spirit and celebrate all things horror. So we’re heading off this year to cover an event that’s a little off the beaten path – welcome to SCREAMFEST LA 2012! Held this year from Oct. 12 thru Oct. 21 at the Regal LA Live Cinemas Stadium 14 at 1000 West Olympic Blvd. in sunny Los Angeles, California (go to www.screamfestla.com for more details!) the event is looking to be a very blood-filled fest. With tons of frightful flicks (John Cusack hunts a killer!), sadistic shorts ("Killer Kart" is a must!)...

Zac Efron was a little freaked out by co-star Nicole Kidman's intensity on the set of his new movie "The Paperboy." He admits he was looking for a project with depth and risk, and he definitely got it in Lee Daniels' new film.

The movie centers on Hillary Van Wetter (John Cusack), who is convicted of killing a seedy sheriff. He is given a new life when pen pal Charlotte Bless (Kidman) enlists the aid of two journalists to try and get him off death row.

In one explicit scene, Van Wetter is so turned on by Bless he masturbates into his underwear as Efron's Jack Jansen watches.

Despite my extensive coverage of Sundance, South by Southwest and Toronto International film festivals, I can’t quite afford to go to Cannes, France. I’ll have to watch the Cannes Film Festival from afar, but here are some things I know to expect from May 16 to May 27.

Actor John Cusack suffered for his art while playing literary legend Edgar Allen Poe in new period thriller The Raven - his director insisted he go home to rest when the film wrapped.

The High Fidelity star admits he became so engrossed in the writer's madness and alcoholism that the project sucked the life out of him on the set in wintery Hungary and Serbia.

He tells WENN, "It sort of felt like we were as far away from the world as we could be in on these cobblestone streets. We were shooting a lot of nights and it felt like I was playing a vampire... I don't know if I was disagreeable...

In a surprise twist, "Think Like A Man" landed a second week at the top of the box office. In the film, four men realize their significant others have been taking relationship tips from Steve Harvey's best-selling book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man." The men then use the book's teachings to give the ladies a taste of their own medicine.

The comedy stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and Michael Ealy and took home $18 million. It has made over $60 million in 10 days.

"The Five-Year Engagement," starring Emily Blunt and Jason Segel, was expected to be number one but instead took in a di...

John Cusack stars as legendary mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe in The Raven, which opens in theaters tomorrow, and so far the reviews of the film are tell-tale signs that point to it being a disappointment.

The film reportedly takes place in the week before Poe's death, when a series of murders lead to the writer joining with a Baltimore detective to stop a psychotic serial killer who is using Poe's classic tales of the macabre to carry out a series of gruesome murders.

And so far the reviews aren't too good.

"Cusack makes a terrible Poe," says David Germain of the Associated Press, who a...

This Friday, James McTeigue's film "The Raven" hits the theaters with John Cusack starring as a fictionalized version of Edgar Allan Poe. Cusack is one of those rare teen stars who smoothly made the transition to leading man without missing a beat. Barely a film season goes by that doesn't include a movie with Cusack in it. So to honor the popularity of one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors (and Edgar Allan Poe enthusiast) we give you five fun facts about John Cusack.

1) A native of Evanston, Illinois, Cusack is a Chicago sports fan, touting allegiance to both the Chicago Cubs and Chi...

John Cusack has had a star named after him in outer space. The star was gifted the out-of-this-world honor by Anderson Cooper during an appearance on his self-titled daytime talk show.

After congratulating Cusack on receiving the 2,469th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Anderson unveiled a certificate for his present and said, "We didn't want to steal the thunder of the Hollywood Walk of Fame... so we got you an actual star named after you with the International Star Registry, which cost $80!"

Movie star John Cusack knocked back shots of hand sanitizer on TV on Tuesday night after learning six California teens had guzzled Purell in a bid to get drunk.

The High Fidelity star was promoting his new movie The Raven on Jimmy Kimmel Live! hours after unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - and he decided to have a little fun with the host when he spotted a bottle of the fluid on his desk.

Cusack joked, "I feel like maybe we should celebrate that (Walk of Fame honor) and (upcoming holiday) Cinco de Mayo by maybe having a little shot."

John Cusack was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. He was joined by his sister Joan Cusack and former co-stars Jack Black ("High Fidelity"), Dan Akroyd ("Grosse Pointe Blank"), and Billy Bob Thornton ("Pushing Tin").

John and Joan have starred together in films including "High Fidelity," "Say Anything" and "Sixteen Candles."

The actor tweeted, "Thank you for all the good wishes for the star - right next to singing cowboy gene Autry and across the street from musso and franks ! Nice!"

He stars in "The Raven," which hits theaters Friday, April 27. He plays autho...

John Cusack got into the spirit at "The Raven" Los Angeles premiere last night by hanging out with a, well, raven.

It wasn't exactly a star-studded event. Richard Greico ("21 Jump Street") was there, and so was comedy actress Krysten Ritter from "Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23." Reality star Audrina Patridge also made an appearance.

In the film, Cusack plays Edgar Allen Poe who joins forces with a bright, young Baltimore detective to catch a serial killer who has been using the author's writings as inspiration.

This week there will be a little something for everyone in theaters. You’ll have the chance to see the Jason Segel relationship comedy “The Five-Year Engagement,” the John Cusack gothic thriller “The Raven,” the swashbuckling animated adventure “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” the Jason Statham action vehicle “Safe,” the indie drama “Sound of My Voice,” the foreign crime thriller “Headhunters,” the dark dramedy “Bernie,” and the coming-of-age flick “Girl in Progress.”

MY PICK FOR THE WEEK: The Five-Year Engagement

Later in the week, I will be covering IFF Boston, so look out for reviews o...

Actor John Cusack lost 25 pounds for his role as Edgar Allen Poe in new movie The Raven, because he wanted to be just as "gaunt" as the famed author.

The Being John Malkovich star underwent quite the physical transformation before heading to Serbia to shoot the movie, which revolves around Poe helping to solve a series of murders inspired by his own stories.

And Cusack admits he took up a restricted diet and rigorous work-out routine in the months before filming so he could best resemble the writer's angular figure.

He says, "I just worked with a nutritionist and I thought, because of...

Is there such a thing as a happy accident when it comes to love or does fate guide the events that unfold before us? Such are the deep questions take on by the romantic comedy "Serendipity" out Jan. 3 on Blu-ray from Lionsgate Entertainment. Follow the wind blown black review love glove below!

Title: "Serendipity"

Grade: 2 1/2

Cast: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven

Director: Peter Chelsom

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 91 minutes

Release Company: Lionsgate

Website: www.lionsgatebluray.com

The Flick: "Serendipity" owes a ton to both some fantastic opening dialogue...

Actor Kevin Bacon has launched a new campaign against the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline in a bid to protect the rare spirit bear.

Environmental activists have been campaigning to prevent the building of the pipeline, which will transport oil reserves from Canada through the heart of the U.S. to the Gulf of Mexico, and last week, President Barack Obama shelved the controversial plan until after the 2012 election - to allow for a review of the proposal.

However, the delay has conservationists worried the added time will give oil giants a chance to gain more support.

Actor John Cusack has followed in the footsteps of Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins by supporting New York City protesters taking part in a rally against social inequality.

The Being John Malkovich star joined hundreds of campaigners in the ongoing Occupy Wall Street march calling for an end to corporate greed and equality for all.

Cusack noticed one young woman proclaiming to be wealthy and holding a sign which declared, "I have had health and dental insurance all my life. I want to live in a world where we all have enough. I have more than enough. Tax me! Rich kid for redistribution." ...

Upon discovering that a psychotic serial killer has been using his writings as inspiration, legendary author Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) joins forces with a bright, young Baltimore detective to catch the maniac and end his reign of terror in "The Raven."

Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) was investigating a vicious murder when he realized the crime scene bore a striking resemblance to a mystery story that was just published in the local newspaper. The author of that ominous tale was Edgar Allan Poe, a brilliant young writer whose status as a social outcast catches the attention of the...

Justified fans can get their Ava Crowder fix when Joelle Carter appears on NBC's Prime Suspect.

Carter plays Louise Iannacone, the wife of a stockbroker who becomes Detective Jane Timoney (Maria Bello)'s first suspect when he's murdered, in the episode entitled "Great Guy, Yet: Dead." It will air Thursday, October 13 at 10 PM ET/PT on NBC, with a re-air that Saturday, October 15 at 9 PM ET/PT.

She's best known for her role on Justified, where she's spent two seasons as Ava, the former love interest of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant). In season two, with Raylan...

This weekend, Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds will add their names to the long and distinguished list of actors who have tackled the “body swap” movie. In “The Change-Up,” Bateman and Reynolds play friends with drastically different lifestyles: Bateman is the devoted husband and father, Reynolds is the philandering playboy. After a night of drinking, the two wake up in each other’s bodies, something neither of them really wanted.

Body swap movies have been around for a long time and are usually quite entertaining, if formulaic and predictable. Here’s our list of the Top Ten Body Swap Movi...

Like ‘em, love 'em or hate ‘em, everyone has a mother. The person who carried us for nine months, mended our boo-boos and smothered us with so much love that sometimes it felt like a woolen blanket on an extra hot day. (Wait, maybe that was just mine - kidding mom!) In any case Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8 and Starpulse thought it only respectful to pay a little cinematic love to the ladies who first gave us life. So here is an ever-eclectic list of the funniest, toughest, scariest, strangest and downright quirkiest caregivers to ever grace the silver screen – it’s our...Top Ten M...

In light of the five-star film "Hanna" from Focus Features hitting theaters April 8, Starpulse.com felt that movie kids that kick ass just weren’t getting their due. So we decided to make a list of some seriously bad babes (not in Toyland anymore!) that bother way beyond their youthful years. Yes, "Hanna" is herself a teen, but for those minors with moxie our list is going to encompass all of you – youngsters of all ages who made their movie impression with everything from scares to sass. So to the tots that take life, adolescence with attitude and just plain nasty brats in need of a sp...